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Kansas State visits No. 14 Kansas on 8-game road slide

Kansas State looks to stop its eight-game road losing streak with a victory over No. 14 Kansas

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Why Experts Still View Kansas' Darryn Peterson as the Top 2026 Prospect Despite a rocky freshman year at Kansas, Darryn Peterson remains the consensus No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

MARCH 5 • SI.COM

Records first double double Peterson provided 15 points (3-18 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and five steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 70-60 loss to Arizona State.

Impact Peterson had a dreadful night from the field, connecting on just three of his 18 attempts, yet he still managed to put together the first double double of his career. Along with his season-high rebounding total, the standout freshman also matched a season high by dishing out four assists while adding a season-high five thefts to complete the healthy stat line for fantasy. And speaking of healthy, it was also the fourth-consecutive game in which he's played at least 30 minutes. Ironically, Kansas has lost three of those four contests, and while their one win in that stretch over Houston shows the team's potential, there are still major question marks as we head toward the postseason as to whether Kansas is actually a better team with Peterson on the floor.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

"Doug Sirmons is a c*cks*cker": College hoops fans react as Bill Self gets ejected after controversial Darryn Peterson foul Bill Self's No. 14 Kansas suffered a 70-60 loss to Arizona State on Tuesday.

MARCH 4 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Hurley goes out a winner in what could be his final home game at Arizona State

Arizona State scratched and clawed its was to a 70-60 win over No. 14 Kansas in what may be coach Bobby Hurley's final home game

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Arizona State Upsets No. 14 Kansas As Jayhawks Take 2nd Straight Loss

Arizona State stunned No. 14 Kansas, handing the Jayhawks a second straight loss and the third in their last four games.

MARCH 4 • FOX SPORTS

Arizona State Upsets No. 14 Kansas As Jayhawks Take 2nd Straight Loss

Arizona State beats No. 14 Kansas 70-60 in Hurley's potential home finale

Moe Odum scored 23 points, Massamba Diop added 19 and Arizona State pulled away late to beat No. 14 Kansas 70-60 on Tuesday night in what could be Sun Devils coach Bobby Hurley’s f...

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Kansas' Darryn Peterson hurt his draft stock says ESPN analyst | Sporting News The Jayhawks star is no longer viewed at the top pick.

MARCH 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Arizona State hosts Peterson and No. 14 Kansas

No. 14 Kansas plays the Arizona State Sun Devils after Darryn Peterson scored 24 points in the Jayhawks' 84-61 loss to the Arizona Wildcats

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Burries scores 20, No. 2 Arizona clinches share of Big 12 title with 84-61 win over No. 14 Kansas

Brayden Burries had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Motiejus Krivas added 13 points and No. 2 Arizona clinched a share of the Big 12 regular-season title with an 84-61 win over No. 14 K...

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

No. 14 Kansas visits No. 2 Arizona following White's 23-point game

No. 14 Kansas visits the No. 2 Arizona Wildcats after Tre White scored 23 points in the Jayhawks' 69-56 win over the Houston Cougars

FEBRUARY 27 • Associated Press

Darryn Peterson timeline of controversy: Inside Kansas basketball star's injuries, cramping and other issues | Sporting News Darryn Peterson has spent a large chunk of the season on the sidelines.

FEBRUARY 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is Bill Simmons right about AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson? Breaking down the debate Bill Simmons believes AJ Dybantsa has leapfrogged Darryn Peterson in the 2026 NBA Draft debate amid concerns over health and mindset. Is he...

FEBRUARY 26 • FANSIDED.COM

Why The Darryn Peterson Backlash Has Gone Too Far | Deadspin.com Darryn Peterson’s critics may be going too far, but Kansas’ star freshman still raises real concerns about durability and availability ahead...

FEBRUARY 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

2026 NBA Draft Prospect Heat Check: Peterson Out of the Top 2 for Good? Darryn Peterson may have played (or, more to the point, not played) himself out of the top-two in the 2026 NBA Draft.

FEBRUARY 25 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Bill Self still has one big question about Kansas — and it goes past Darryn Peterson On its good nights, Kansas looks like a bruiser with enough balance and mettle to be a March Madness menace. Can Bill Self count on good nig...

FEBRUARY 24 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Stephen A. Smith fires back at Darryn Peterson: 'Actions speak louder than your words' | Sporting News The saga lives on after the freshman was a non-factor.

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Darryn Peterson has a clear message for his critics after Kansas' win over Houston | Sporting News Darryn Peterson addresses outside noise after Kansas’ 13-point win over Houston.

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson on Criticism: 'I Don't Pay Attention to it Anymore'

Kansas Jayhawks star Darryn Peterson made it clear that he doesn't "pay attention" to those criticizing his health.

FEBRUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson on Criticism: 'I Don't Pay Attention to it Anymore'

Tre White Leads No. 14 Kansas Over No. 5 Houston For Cougars' 3rd Straight Loss

Tre White scored a season-high 23 points and No. 14 Kansas bounced back from a surprising defeat with a 69-56 victory over No. 5 Houston.

FEBRUARY 24 • FOX SPORTS

Tre White Leads No. 14 Kansas Over No. 5 Houston For Cougars' 3rd Straight Loss

Tracking Darryn Peterson live stats with points, minutes in Kansas vs. Houston | Sporting News The Jayhawks star will be big on Monday.

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Kansas' Darryn Peterson breaks silence about missing games: "Basketball is my life" | Sporting News The Jayhawks star is trying to move forward in the saga.

FEBRUARY 24 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

One stat proves Darryn Peterson has been selfish for Kansas | Sporting News The Jayhawks star might want to see this.

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Scores 14 in 30 minutes Peterson ended with 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Monday's 69-56 victory over Houston.

Impact Peterson managed to reach 30 minutes on the floor for the second-consecutive game but needed 14 shot attempts to accumulate 14 points as the Jayhawks stifled the Cougars. Peterson has been called into question for his commitment, or lack thereof, to playing through various ailments, making the minutes total the most important stat when it comes to building team chemistry leading into the postseason. Otherwise, there's no questioning his talent as the freshman wing has now reached double figures in each of the 17 games that he has played and is averaging 19.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.1 steals across 27.6 minutes while playing in 13 of 15 conference games.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Is Darryn Peterson playing tonight? What to know about Kansas star's status vs. Houston | Sporting News Could the Jayhawks be without Peterson again?

FEBRUARY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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Kansas State visits No. 14 Kansas on 8-game road slide

Hurley goes out a winner in what could be his final home game at Arizona State

Arizona State Upsets No. 14 Kansas As Jayhawks Take 2nd Straight Loss

Arizona State beats No. 14 Kansas 70-60 in Hurley's potential home finale

Arizona State hosts Peterson and No. 14 Kansas

Burries scores 20, No. 2 Arizona clinches share of Big 12 title with 84-61 win over No. 14 Kansas

No. 14 Kansas visits No. 2 Arizona following White's 23-point game

Kansas Star Darryn Peterson on Criticism: 'I Don't Pay Attention to it Anymore'

Tre White Leads No. 14 Kansas Over No. 5 Houston For Cougars' 3rd Straight Loss